Day: July 12, 2026

July 10, 2026, opinions

July 12, 2026

Designated for publication Clement, J. (Jones, Clement, Richman) (oral argument), criminal, sentencing Affirming 180-month sentence on conviction of selling methamphetamine that was based on a criminal history score that included an expunged state conviction. Juan Payne pleaded guilty to selling methamphetamine (461.9 grams in two transactions) under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A). While his … More July 10, 2026, opinions

July 8-9, 2026, opinions

July 12, 2026

Designated for publication Higginson, J. (Richman, Higginson, Douglas) (no oral argument), qualified immunity Affirming qualified immunity summary judgment dismissal of claim against officer on excessive force claim. On April 27, 2022, Houston police pursued Jalen Randle to execute three felony warrants (aggravated assault, felon in possession of a firearm, and evading arrest). After an immobilization … More July 8-9, 2026, opinions